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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321, 1,981.11 and 626.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321, 1,981.11 and 626.98 is: 940.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321 : 1,981.11 = 626.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321/1,981.11 = 626.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321x = 1,981.11 × 626.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321x = 1,242,116.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,116.35/1,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.28

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